Ademola Lookman’s impressive form for Atalanta has earned him yet another accolade, further cementing his status as one of Serie A’s standout performers. The Nigerian forward was named Man of the Match after his brilliant brace led Atalanta to a dominant 3-0 victory over Serie A leaders SSC Napoli on Sunday.
In a high-stakes clash at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Lookman opened the scoring just 10 minutes in with a well-executed volley, expertly set up by Charles De Ketelaere. He then doubled Atalanta’s lead in the 31st minute with a powerful long-range strike that left Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret with no chance.
This clinical performance not only ended Napoli’s unbeaten run but also highlighted Lookman’s exceptional form. It earned him his second Man of the Match award in just three games, following a standout performance in Atalanta’s 4-2 win over Hellas Verona, where he contributed to four goals—scoring twice and providing two assists.
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With six goals and four assists in just eight Serie A appearances this season, Lookman has been a key figure for Atalanta and is quickly becoming one of the league’s most influential players. His performance against Napoli reinforces his importance to the team and boosts his chances for further individual honors.
Lookman’s rising prominence is also evident on the global stage, having recently finished 14th in the Ballon d’Or voting, marking the third-highest finish by a Nigerian player in the award’s history.
Thanks to Lookman’s efforts, Atalanta now sit in third place in Serie A with 22 points, just three behind Napoli. As the season progresses, Lookman’s contributions will be crucial as Atalanta pushes for a title challenge.